Eblast for December 13, 2020
Miami Palmetto Senior High School PTSA
Upcoming Events - ALL EVENTS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
*OPEN HOUSE is postponed- Stay tuned for updates
Dec 15: Group Banner 1st Deadline (Bronze Sponsorship)
Dec 21-Jan 1: No School/Winter Break
Jan 14: General PTSA Meeting, 7PM
Jan 26: PSAT for 10th Grade (11th Grade Optional). TBD for 9th Grade
Jan 28 & 29 Picture Days (tentatively)
Feb 8: Yearbook Price Increase
Mar 15: Group Banner 2nd Deadline (Bronze Sponsorship)

Resources:
MPSH Toy Drive:
Dear Panther Families:
Every year our school (through the Activities Office) holds a toy drive that collects hundreds of toys for needy children in Miami-Dade. Due to our restrictions this year and the large amount of students we have off campus, we’ve found a way to hold our drive virtually. The toys are listed as a wish list through Amazon and will be shipped directly to Toys for Tots. All the directions for how to donate are listed on the flyer below.
 
There are a lot of need this year and we want to do our part to help.
 
Thank you Panther family!
 
PS- MAKE SURE to select the Toys for Tots shipping address when you check out. It will go directly to them. We will not be collecting anything on campus.
FIU Instant Decision Night:
Did you apply to FIU? Waiting for a decision?? This event is for you. PREREGISTRATION IS REQ’D and spaces are limited: http://Go.fiu.edu/onsite
The Panther Paper:
School Board Member Luisa Santos District 9 Office Fellowship Application:
Calling students looking for Leadership opportunities and the ability to have your voice heard in Public School Education!
Application here:
Sweater Drive:
Paws for Panthers Program:
HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Paws For Panther Program! 
Free Grab and Go Meals at the Library:
December 4 – 29, 2020

Kids 18 and under can enjoy free, nutritious meals provided weekly by Sisters For Abundant Living while supplies last. Seven breakfasts and lunches for the week are available for pick up on a first come, first served basis at 12 participating library locations on select days and times.

Adults may pick up the meals without the child being present by providing one of the following for each child receiving meals:

  • Student ID
  • Report card or progress report
  • Student Portal access
  • Birth certificate
  • Insurance card
  • VPK registration

Adults can also receive more than one box of meals by providing identification for each child.

For a list of participating library locations and distribution days and times, visit www.mdpls.org/grabandgomeals.
FREE Tutoring from Tutoring for Tomorrow:
 
Mu Alpha Theta, Science National Honor Society, and Social Science Honor Society have partnered to tutor Palmetto students in math, science, or social science every Wednesday over zoom from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday tutoring is completely FREE and open to all subject levels. See the zoom code in the flyer below.
Buy Your Tix for the Golinsky Comedy Show:
Testing Updates for All Students:

  • MSO 11th grade students will test for the FSA ELA in Feb/March 2021.
  • 11th grade PHYSICAL students who were under quarantine during the FSA ELA testing dates and those who missed it for other reasons, will report to the Media Center Computer Lab room 2109 on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 7:30 a.m. (3-day test). Students will go to their first period of the day-take attendance- report to Media Lab. Do not wait for an individual testing pass, just come to the Computer lab on December 1st and I will give everyone a testing pass. 
  • Second wave of Retakes for FSA ELA seniors will be at end of December (pending schedule).
  • PSAT/NMSQT- Testing date is January 26, 2021
  • All 10th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT. The district pays for all 10th graders so there is not need to register or purchase it.
  • 11th grade students will be able to purchase the PSAT/NMSQT starting on 12/1/20-12/11/20. Limited number of seats. This window will close early if all seats are sold out. Payments will be via OSP, found in the apps/services section of the student/parent portal.
  • 9th graders, will be able to purchase PSAT/NMSQT place between 12/14/20-12/17/20. Limited number of seats. This window will close early if all seats are sold out. Payments will be via OSP, found in the apps/services section of the student/parent portal. 
  • I will re-post any information for the PSAT/NMSQT if purchasing dates change.
  • Physical 10th graders will be given a PSAT/NMSQT study guide by their Language Arts teacher in December.
  • Link for PSAT/NMSQT Study guide.  https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf


Alejandra Valencia
Testing Chairperson
Co-AP Coordinator
Miami Palmetto High School
(305)235-1360 x2284
Yearbook Info:
Senior Spotlight Form:  https://forms.gle/GQK2nS9rbehfp8JWA
As a 2021 senior you need to be photographed by Fox-Mar.
Please make sure you are photographed before the yearbook deadline to be included in the yearbook!
Choose your personal photography session today.
Yearbook Sessions are NO CHARGE! However, Fox-Mar does offer a variety of upgrades to session choices and preview delivery options.
Call our Appointment Hotline: 1-866-227-5406 or click here to schedule.
M-DCPS Parent Academy Schedule:
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GET YOUR PALMETTO SPIRIT WEAR:
The Miami Palmetto Senior’s PTSA school store is operated by Sharingwear.org, a charitable organization founded and operated by Nicole Markus, a Palmetto High senior. Sharingwear’s Palmetto Senior Online Store is the sole PTSA/school source to buy dress code shirts for Palmetto Senior as the Palmetto Senior PTSA does not operate a physical store at school. All clothing featured on Sharingwear’s Palmetto Senior Online Store are approved by Miami Palmetto Senior High as qualified dress code attire.
Designs can be purchased in multiple clothing styles (tshirts, sweatshirts, etc.) and some designs are available in multiple colors. Orders are custom printed and take 2-3 weeks for delivery. Several great new designs have been added.
All profits from Sharingwear’s Palmetto Senior Online Store are shared 50% with the Palmetto Senior PTSA and 50% with Sharingwear’s Charity of the Month. 
Please visit SharingWear.org to stock up on clothes for next year!
Get Your Palmetto Gear!
Community News:
Music @ The Gardens:
Cortada Science Art Academy:
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights:
Friday, November 27, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the gate* (Children younger than 2, free)

Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland dotted by thousands of twinkling lights that go up, through and around the whimsical botanical landscape. This year we are adding a whole new section of sparkling holiday lights and amazing surprises in our Lower Gardens. Eat yummy treats, have a signature Pinecrest Gardens cocktail and enjoy magical Story Time with Mrs. Claus. Stay tuned for Santa Claus special appearances on the Banyan Bowl stage! On select evenings, admission includes a holiday concert performance in the historic Banyan Bowl. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nights-of-lights-tickets-127343855901?aff=NOLwebpage
Pinecrest Gardens 7th Annual Environmental Art Contest: Indigenous Plants & People *Virtual Contest*:

Students in grades 4-12 are eligible. For more info click here
Sponsor News:
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